The current PE ratio for Black Hills stock as of Jul 17, 2025 is 14.51. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.93 and the stock price of $57.02 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 3.6% from the past four quarters average of 15.1.
BKH PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Black Hills for the last ten years is 28.69. The current PE ratio of 14.51 is 49% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, BKH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2016 quarter at 242.46, when the stock price was $63.04 and the EPS was $0.26. The lowest value was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 12.4 with a price of $54.3 and an EPS of $4.38.
Black Hills PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 80.56% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -58.51% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.97 | 8.48% | $58.52 | $3.91 |
| 2023 | 13.8 | -21.9% | $53.95 | $3.91 |
| 2022 | 17.67 | -6.36% | $70.34 | $3.98 |
| 2021 | 18.87 | 12.05% | $70.57 | $3.74 |
| 2020 | 16.84 | -29.45% | $61.45 | $3.65 |
| 2019 | 23.87 | 80.56% | $78.54 | $3.29 |
| 2018 | 13.22 | -26.76% | $62.78 | $4.75 |
| 2017 | 18.05 | -58.51% | $60.11 | $3.33 |
| 2016 | 43.5 | N/A | $61.34 | $1.41 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $46.43 | -$0.71 |
| 2014 | 17.98 | -8.92% | $53.04 | $2.95 |
| 2013 | 19.74 | 27.11% | $52.51 | $2.66 |
| 2012 | 15.53 | -42.18% | $36.34 | $2.34 |
| 2011 | 26.86 | 57.54% | $33.58 | $1.25 |
| 2010 | 17.05 | 35.1% | $30 | $1.76 |
Black Hills PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 15.43 | 3.07% | $60.65 | $3.93 |
| Dec 2024 | 14.97 | -8.66% | $58.52 | $3.91 |
| Sep 2024 | 16.39 | 22.04% | $61.12 | $3.73 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.43 | 0.07% | $54.38 | $4.05 |
| Mar 2024 | 13.42 | -2.75% | $54.6 | $4.07 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.8 | 5.26% | $53.95 | $3.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.11 | -18.87% | $50.59 | $3.86 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.16 | -0.12% | $60.26 | $3.73 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.18 | -8.43% | $63.1 | $3.9 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.67 | 4.12% | $70.34 | $3.98 |
| Sep 2022 | 16.97 | -3.19% | $67.73 | $3.99 |
| Jun 2022 | 17.53 | -8.27% | $72.77 | $4.15 |
| Mar 2022 | 19.11 | 1.27% | $77.02 | $4.03 |
| Dec 2021 | 18.87 | 16.63% | $70.57 | $3.74 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.18 | -7.28% | $62.76 | $3.88 |
BKH Price vs fair value
BKH average PE ratio chart
BKH's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BKH PE vs peers
Compared to its peers DUK and EXC, BKH's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MDU's and NWE's. Black Hills is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.51) than its peer group average of 18.74.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 13.18 | $3.47B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 13.55 | $3.2B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 14.49 | $4.13B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 15.88 | $3.01B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 16.11 | $43.74B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 19.65 | $92.1B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 20.73 | $40.66B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 21.19 | $27.54B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 21.8 | $26.63B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 22.15 | $16.5B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 24.94 | $24.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Hills's PE ratio?
BKH's price to earnings ratio is 14.51 as of Jul 17, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?
As an average over the last 3 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 15.23.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Black Hills (BKH)?
As an average over the last 5 years, BKH stock has a PE ratio of 16.13.
What is the highest PE ratio for BKH?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 242.46.
How does the current PE ratio for BKH compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of BKH is 49% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BKH's PE ratio calculated (Black Hills PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 17, 2025), Black Hills's stock price is $57.02. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.93. Therefore, Black Hills's P/E ratio for today is 14.51. PE RATIO(14.51) = STOCK PRICE($57.02) / TTM EPS($3.93)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.